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Private equity powerhouse KKR has raised a staggering USD 6.4 billion for its latest Asia-Pacific infrastructure fund, significantly surpassing its prior USD 3.9 billion fund. India has emerged as a key beneficiary of this capital, with more than one-third of the fund expected to be deployed in the country. This strategic focus is attributed to India's rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape, supported by robust government initiatives and increasing urbanisation. The fund is backed by notable global investors, and India's share signals a strong endorsement of its infrastructure growth potential.
Private equity giant KKR is set to allocate a substantial portion of its recently raised USD 6.4 billion Asia-Pacific infrastructure fund to India. This marks a sharp increase from its previous USD 3.9 billion fund, underscoring growing investor interest in the region's infrastructure sector-particularly in India. Advertisement
The company is aiming to deploy capital in sectors such as roads, renewables, power, and telecom assets. Notably, this is one of the largest infrastructure-dedicated funds focused solely on Asia, and KKR is positioning India at its core, according to people familiar with the matter.
In previous years, KKR has invested in assets like Highways Infrastructure Trust, Virescent Renewable Energy Trust, and the warehousing venture with LEAP India. Backers of this new fund include sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurers, and high-net-worth individuals. Institutions like Blackstone and Brookfield are also actively increasing their allocation to infrastructure in India, drawn by the sector's strong fundamentals and future growth trajectory.
With increasing emphasis on digital connectivity, renewable energy, and logistics, India has become an attractive destination for long-term investors seeking stable returns. KKR's move is in line with a growing trend among global asset managers to deepen their footprint in India's infrastructure sector, a trend that is likely to accelerate in the years ahead.
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